NVIDIA RAID Installation Guide

This is an installation guide that introduces how to use the RAID feature provided by NVIDIA.

Brand: Nvidia
Category: Other
Document type: Installation Guide
Language: English
Pages: 26
File format: PDF
File size: 1.2 MB
Published: 02 May, 2012
Updated: 30 September, 2023
MD5 checksum: 28652848336BA8204605D74FCE1EAEAC
PDF: NVIDIA RAID Installation Guide PDF

About this manual

This guide explains how to set up NVIDIA RAID functions using the NVIDIA RAID Utility in the BIOS and under Windows. It covers RAID concepts, configuration precautions, driver preparation, and detailed procedures for creating various RAID arrays such as RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5 and JBOD.

The document also provides OS‑specific installation steps for Windows 2000, XP, Vista and their 64‑bit versions, including driver diskette creation, BIOS settings, and post‑installation disk management.

What's inside

Introduction to RAID
RAID Configurations Precautions
Installing Windows with RAID
Creating Disk Array
BIOS RAID Installation Guide
Windows RAID Installation Guide

Specifications

Supported RAID modes	RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, JBOD
Default stripe size	64 KB
Minimum drives for RAID 5	3 identical drives

Frequently asked questions

How do I set the SATA operation mode to RAID in the BIOS?

Enter the BIOS Setup Utility, go to the Advanced IDE Configuration screen, and set the “SATA Operation Mode” option to [RAID].

What stripe size should I use for a new RAID array?

Leave the stripe size at the default value of 64 KB, which is optimal for most configurations.

Can I mix drives of different capacities in a RAID 0 array?

No. When drives differ in size, the smaller drive determines the usable capacity for the entire array.

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